MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MENTOR TEXAS MERCEDES 2MM X 15CM SMALL HANDLE CANNULA; SYSTEM, SUCTION, LIPOPLASTY

Model Number	MER215S
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/07/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Since the device has not been returned for analysis, no product failure analysis can be conducted, and no determination of possible contributing factors can be made.As such, the investigation will be closed.If the complaint device is received in the future, the investigation will be reopened and conducted as appropriate.A manufacturing record evaluation is in progress.Once completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.Mentor is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which mentor has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, mentor, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, mentor, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If certain information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a mercedes 2mm x 15cm small handle cannula was being utilized in an unspecified procedure.During the procedure, the cannula tip broke off inside of a patient.The tip was removed, and no surgical delays or patient consequences were reported.Several follow-ups have been conducted, and no additional information has been received.If more information becomes available, mentor will submit a supplemental report accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On may 05, 2023, mentor completed a manufacturing record evaluation (mre) for the provided lot number, and no anomalies were found related to this complaint.In addition, the mre verifies that the device was manufactured in accordance with documented specification and procedures.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: MERCEDES 2MM X 15CM SMALL HANDLE CANNULA
• Common Device Name: SYSTEM, SUCTION, LIPOPLASTY
• Manufacturer (Section D): MENTOR TEXAS; 3041 skyway circle north; irving TX 75038
• Manufacturer (Section G): MENTOR TEXAS; 3041 skyway circle north; irving TX 75038
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 3041 skyway circle north; irving, TX 75038 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16823983
• Report Number: 1645337-2023-04913
• Device Sequence Number: 6990447
• Product Code: MUU
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00081317021407
• UDI-Public: 00081317021407
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: MER215S
• Device Catalogue Number: MER215S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/29/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/05/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/27/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown